loving
/ˈlʌvɪŋ/
Meanings
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Adjective or verb
Having a strong feeling of affection for someone or something.
- "She loves her family very much."
- "They were loving towards each other."
- "The audience was loving the performance."
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Verb
Doing something willingly and happily.
- "The children loved helping their mother in the kitchen."
- "I love spending time with my friends."
- "He loved every minute of his vacation."
Pronunciation
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/ˈlʌvɪŋ/
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Antonyms
despise , hate
Synonyms
adore , cherish , enjoy , go to bed with , sleep with , adoring , affectionate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lovingdove , glove , hove , love
Variants
List of all variants of loving that leads to same resultloving , lovingly , lovingness , lovingnesses , love , loved , loves , loving cup , loving cups , loving-kindness , loving-kindnesses , tender loving care , self-love , self-loves , self-loving
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).Present tense: I love, you love, he/she/it loves, we love, they love, Past tense: I loved, you loved, he/she/it loved, we loved, they loved, Gerund: loving, Infinitive: to love, Participle: loved
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Old North French word 'loven' meaning 'to love'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'love' appears approximately 432 times in the King James Version of the Bible.
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The ancient Greeks had over 30 different words for love.
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The longest word in the English language with the letter 'e' appears 17 times, and it is 'love'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Romantic love: A strong feeling of affection and attachment towards someone, often accompanied by sexual desire.
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Platonic love: A deep non-sexual attachment or friendship between two people.
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Self-love: Having a positive attitude towards oneself and taking care of one's physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The concept of love is a universal theme that has been explored extensively in literature, art, music, and various forms of media. It is often associated with feelings of passion, romance, and companionship. In literature, love is a common theme in poetry, novels, and plays. In art, it is often depicted in paintings and sculptures. In music, it is a popular theme in songs across various genres.
How to Memorize "loving"
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visualize
- Visualize the feeling of warmth and affection when you think of the word 'loving'. Imagine yourself surrounded by people or things that you love.
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associate
- Associate the word 'loving' with positive emotions and feelings of affection.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Love means never having to say you're sorry' to remember the meaning of the word 'loving'.
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